Craig Baird
Canadian History Ehx
Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.
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Episodes
Small Town Histories: The History Of Lone Butte 04.05.2022 13:05
Once the biggest town in the Cariboo, this community still exists to this day, getting its name from the volcanic plug next to the town. It also has some historic buildings, and some great stories from its history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@ca...
Small Town Histories: The History of Carberry 03.05.2022 22:22
Carberry is not only the home to one of the few remaining World War One trench systems in the world, but it also has some impressive historical buildings, a great museum and a unique story regarding the Royal Family. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@...
Small Town Histories: The History of Norfolk County 02.05.2022 23:14
A deep history that stretches back to the War of 1812, there are many historic buildings that still exist in the area that you can explore. On top of that, there are several wonderful museums to see! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twi...
Educating Teens: Street Cents 30.04.2022 27:23
From 1989 to 2006, over the course of 932 episodes, Street Cents served as the only consumer affairs show for young adults in Canada. It would also have a big impact on the Halifax film industry, and even bring about another famous show, Trailer Park Boys. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: can...
Small Town Histories: The History Of Cabri 27.04.2022 13:40
In Cabri, the birthplace of Bobby Gimby, you will find two historic churches, a great local museum and unique sand hills that were created as the ice sheets melted during the last ice age. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitt...
Small Town Histories: The History Of The Souris River Area 26.04.2022 32:00
The area of the Souris River has documented evidence of Indigenous activity going back thousands of years. On top of that, there are several famous women who came from the area, a swinging bridge, many historical buildings, a lovable river boat captain and much more! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu...
Small Town Histories: The History Of Hinton 25.04.2022 18:46
After nearly becoming a ghost town, Hinton would reverse that trend and become a thriving community. With two great museums, its history includes a lot of forestry, coal and one of the worst train crashes in Canadian history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mai...
Changing Quebec: The Richard Riot 23.04.2022 41:39
An incident in 1955 on the ice in a game between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens would change hockey, and Quebec, forever. What began as a fight on the ice, became a precursor event to the Quiet Revolution. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig...
Small Town Histories: The History Of Wabamun 21.04.2022 12:15
From its start as a resort community around one of Alberta's most popular lakes, to its powerplants, to an old log church and Canada's largest dragonfly, there is much to see in this community. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter:...
Small Town Histories: The History Of Bragg Creek 20.04.2022 14:53
The small foothills community of Bragg Creek was the site of a famous ranch, Canada's first-ever hostel, and also the filming location of the iconic CBC show, North of 60! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbair...
The Coast In Flames: The Great Vancouver Fire 16.04.2022 20:08
On June 13, 1886, bush clearing fires merged and destroyed the new City of Vancouver in 45 minutes, burning down 600-1000 buildings & killing dozens in the process. The city was only two months old when it was completely destroyed. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)...
Small Town Histories: The History Of Villeneuve 14.04.2022 13:11
Nearby to the only Indigenous band who enfranchised in the 20th century, Villeneuve features a 737 sitting in a field that has been used for filming and training over the years. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/crai...
Small Town Histories: The History of Lumsden 13.04.2022 26:59
Home to the Indigenous for at least 9,500 years, Lumsden grew into an important community near Regina. Known for its famous duck derby and historic churches, it has also seen several terrible floods over the course of its history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)...
Breaking Ground: James Gladstone 09.04.2022 16:38
An Indigenous activist through his life, James Gladstone became the first Indigenous person appointed to the Senate in 1958, two years before the Indigenous could vote. He served until 1971. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: tw...
Small Town Histories: The History Of Cochrane 07.04.2022 13:49
What started as a large ranch on the prairie, would evolve into an important community in Southern Alberta. Through fires, vice-regal visits, and many historic buildings, Cochrane has a great history to explore. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canad...
Small Town Histories: The History Of Lac La Hache 06.04.2022 11:23
This small community in British Columbia has a unique story behind its name, several famous ranches, Canada's longest log barn and much more to discover! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://...
A Canadian Icon: Stompin' Tom Connors 02.04.2022 38:54
If you want to know the history of Canada, listen to the music of Stompin' Tom. In a career that spanned 60 years, he wore his Canadian pride on his sleeve as he sang about the people, events and places of the country he loved. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E...
Small Town Histories: The History of Rocky View County 30.03.2022 20:41
Home to historic ranches, the first hostel in Canada, Balzac Billy, Squirt the Skunk, some great museums and even an atmosphereic phenomenon, Rocky View County has a fascinating history to discover. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twit...
Threat From Space: The 1989 Quebec Blackout 26.03.2022 15:51
On March 13, 1989, the largest solar storm of the Space Age, and the biggest since 1930, slammed into the Earth. It would send the entire province of Quebec into darkness for nine hours. From that storm, came major changes to Quebec's electrical grid. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaeh...
Small Town Histories: The History Of Crossfield 23.03.2022 16:45
Home to an Indigenous bison jump site, Crossfield began as a stopping house along a wagon road. Today, it is a community with a deep history, and a very cool atmospheric phenomenon! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/...
A Life Of Activism: John Tootoosis 19.03.2022 18:48
For over 60 years, John Tootoosis travelled Canada uniting Indigenous into large cooperative organizations to ensure they could protect their rights with the federal government. His entire life was devoted to upholding treaty rights for his people. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.c...
Small Town Histories: The History Of Lumby 16.03.2022 17:50
Starting as a gold rush town, Lumby grew to become a major timber supplier in British Columbia. Through its history, it has been a Kraft Hockeyville, had a bank robbery & even bombed by the Japanese during WW2! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canada...
A Monumental Change: Canada Ends The Death Penalty 12.03.2022 35:26
From 1867 to 1962, 710 people were put to death in Canada by hanging. After several tries, Canada finally ended the death penalty in 1976, although it almost came back in 1987. Today, I look at how Canada ended capital punishment. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)...
Small Town Histories: The History Of Warren 09.03.2022 13:40
The community of Warren Manitoba, which went through three name changes, features a great little museum, a dominant baseball team and a historic elevator that was saved from demolition. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter....
Small Town Histories: The History Of Yellowhead County 07.03.2022 29:35
From internment camps, to coal mining ghost towns, to many historical sites, a sea monster & even a terrible train crash, Yellowhead County has a fascinating history to explore. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/crai...
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